Grade 8-9 Mandarin Teacher

Job summary

Teach two 90-minute Mandarin classes per week to students in Grades 8-9. Plan and deliver engaging lessons that foster confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Job details

Newbridge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Mandarin Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year. We are a small, bilingual independent school in South Surrey committed to providing students with a warm, supportive learning environment and meaningful language instruction. Our small class sizes allow teachers to build strong relationships with students and create highly interactive lessons. Position Details Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Hours: 3 hours per week Compensation: $30-35/hour Start Date: September 2026 Responsibilities Teach two 90-minute Mandarin classes Tuesday and Thursday to students in Grades 8-9. Classes may include combined grade groupings depending on enrolment. Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that foster confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying language abilities. Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration to support student learning. Qualifications Fluency in Mandarin and strong English communication skills. Experience working with both native Mandarin speakers and Mandarin as a Second Language learners is considered a strong asset. A creative, energetic, and student-centred approach to teaching. Strong classroom management and organizational skills. Eligibility to work in Canada. Why Join Newbridge Academy? Small class sizes of 4–8 students Supportive and collaborative teaching environment Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families Freedom to create fun, engaging, and interactive lessons Consistent weekday morning schedule, leaving afternoons free for other commitments If you are passionate about language learning and enjoy helping young students develop confidence and curiosity in Mandarin, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your teaching experience and philosophy. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

What you’ll do

Teach two 90-minute Mandarin classes per week to students in Grades 8-9. Plan and deliver engaging lessons that foster confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Requirements

Candidates must be fluent in Mandarin with strong English communication skills and eligibility to work in Canada. Experience with native speakers and second-language learners is considered a strong asset.

Listed skills

• collaborative · Preferred
• enthusiastic · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mandarin Fluency
• English Communication
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Differentiated Instruction
• Student Engagement
• Teaching Mandarin as a Second Language
• Organizational Skills

Job areas

• Education